"There is a heart-wrenching saying, a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan cannot recruit a migrant worker, but it will definitely be able to recruit college students, how can our university education be devalued to this extent? Hong Mingji, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said.
He noticed that among the army of takeaway brothers, there are college graduates, graduates with bachelor's degrees, and even graduate students. It's sad that college students can't find jobs and work as stay-at-home children.
He called for education reform and suggested that the 12-year duration of basic education be shortened to nine years, including five years for primary school, two years for junior high school, and two years for high school.
Children can go to school at the age of 6, graduate from high school at the age of 15, and graduate from college at the age of 19.
In addition, schools and enterprises can jointly run universities, rewrite teaching materials according to social needs, and the teaching content should be constantly updated with the times. Let children know the future employment direction as soon as they enter the university, and theoretical study and work practice account for half of the school hours.
The depreciation of academic qualifications and the involution of work: the triple thinking of modern parents
The phenomenon of "depreciation of academic qualifications" and "work involution" has gradually become the focus of heated discussions in all walks of life in recent years. The remarks of Hong Mingji, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), have pushed this issue to the forefront.
He observed that many highly educated young people, including graduates, have joined the team of delivery boys, which makes people wonder: what is wrong with our university education?
As a parent, in the face of this phenomenon, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the depreciation of academic qualifications reflects the increasing popularity of educational resources, and on the other hand, it also reveals the rapid changes in market demand and the relative lag of education supply.
Work involution reveals the fierce competition in the workplace and the increase in survival pressure. Against this backdrop, parents' perspectives are complex and diverse.
Emphasis on academic qualifications but more emphasis on ability
Many parents believe that although academic qualifications are devalued, they are still a stepping stone to the workplace. However, they also realise that academic qualifications alone are no longer enough to cope with the increasing competition in the workplace.
Therefore, they pay more attention to cultivating children's practical skills, communication skills and innovative spirit. They want their children to learn real skills in school, not just a diploma.
Be open to education reform
Parents are generally open to Hong Mingji's proposal to shorten the school system and run schools jointly with enterprises.
They believe that such reforms will help shorten the distance between students from school to the workplace, allowing them to get in touch with society and careers earlier. At the same time, school-enterprise joint education can also better meet market demand and cultivate talents that are more in line with the needs of enterprises.
Worry and hope coexist
However, parents are not without concerns about education reform. They are concerned that the reforms may introduce new inequities, such as that certain regions or groups may not be able to enjoy the benefits of the new academic system because of limited resources.
At the same time, they also hope that education reform can be truly implemented, not just at the level of slogans.
The depreciation of academic qualifications and the phenomenon of work involution are not only a challenge to the education system, but also a test of parents' education concepts. As parents, we should look at this phenomenon rationally, not only pay attention to academic qualifications, but also pay attention to the cultivation of ability; We should not only support education reform, but also pay attention to the fairness and effectiveness of reform.
Only in this way can we create a better future for children in these rapidly changing times.
Read 10,000 books and travel 10,000 miles. "Education is not only about acquiring knowledge, but also about cultivating abilities and shaping personality. Let's work together to create a more equitable, diverse, and vibrant educational environment for children.